Casper Ruud comments on whether Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz’s dominance ‘frustrates’ him

Photo by VCG/VCG via Getty Images Like much of the ATP Tour, Casper Ruud has found it tough to get the better of Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz. Still, despite having just one win in 11 matches against the pair, he’s pulled off something neither of them have managed at this year’s Italian Open. Now, with a chance to improve that record in Rome, Ruud could potentially face Sinner in the final after making his way through to the last round.

The Norwegian was asked how he feels about other players passing him by. It came after his convincing 6-1, 6-1 win over Luciano Darderi sent him into the final in Rome. Casper Ruud admits Sinner and Alcaraz success can be ‘a bit’ frustrating Photo by Martin KEEP / AFP via Getty Images Ruud recently fell to his lowest ranking in five years after being unable to defend his Madrid Open title but has responded well with a strong showing in Rome.

Following his win, Ruud was asked if he finds it hard to accept when other players move ahead of him. The three-time Grand Slam finalist spoke honestly about Sinner and Alcaraz, saying it can be a little frustrating at times but that he tries not to compare himself too much. “Yeah, sometimes,” Ruud admitted.

“Sometimes you have to look at yourself in the mirror and realize it wasn’t maybe meant to be in some matches that you lose or seeing how there was sort of some openings for someone to kind of take over the throne after the big three when they seemed towards the end of their domination. Obviously Novak [Djokovic] is still around, still has a chance in my eyes to win the biggest titles when he’s on. “I was one of the players that kind of entered my name into the discussion for a few years.